Who is Allen James? Kerala teen viral for similarities with Lamine Yamal

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Kerala’s Allen James has gone viral for his uncanny similarity to FC Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal. From his facial features to his signature hairstyle and grin, the visual match to the football prodigy is remarkable. Hailing from Chakkuvally, the 15-year-old has taken social media by storm.

Allen has rapidly transformed into a regional online celebrity, gaining fame due to his likeness to Yamal. While friends and neighbours had previously noted the uncanny parallel, his popularity exploded after Nikhil Manohar, a vlogger and block panchayat representative, recorded and published a clip featuring the teenager.

Subsequent clips showing Allen donning a Lamine Yamal jersey added extra fuel to the online buzz. In fact, a single clip published on Instagram by Manohar surpassed 14 million views, making the young boy an instant star.

Rising stardom for Chakkuvally’s teenager Allen James

Allen’s relationship with football extends beyond mere facial features. A Class 10 student enrolled at Peruvazhi Government High School, he actively competes for his school squad, anchoring the defensive unit. While Yamal made his name by terrorising defenders on the wing, Allen favours anchoring the backline. and playing in defence.

Athletic background runs deep in his household, as his brother is also an active player. Allen remains an ardent supporter of Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team, though he has naturally cultivated a fondness for Yamal over time.

This sudden internet stardom has dramatically shifted the teenager’s daily routine. His digital presence exploded overnight, surging from a modest 200 followers to over 20,000. Local organisers now regularly extend guest invitations to him, with community members eager to interact with Kerala’s homegrown double of the Spanish attacker.

“Many people have been telling me since long ago that I look like Yamal, but I never really paid much attention to it. I suddenly became noticed around the World Cup. After the video went viral, my life changed. I would love to receive a message from Yamal. People in my locality are very happy. I also hear jokes and comments on social media, but I don’t take them seriously,” Allen said.

“I have been playing football since childhood. I prefer playing in defence. I like Yamal, but Messi and Argentina are my favourites,” he added.

(With inputs from ANI)

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